This week, Novo Nordisk announced the debut of the State of Weight and Health Reporttm, a first-of-its-kind initiative from Novo Nordisk to shine an additional light on obesity in America, which ...

Scientists found a hidden control site in TRPM5 that can activate and inhibit its function. The discovery could lead to new ...

Northwestern University scientists have uncovered a hidden molecular "control switch" inside a protein that helps the body sense taste, control blood sugar and defend the gut.

Not getting enough sleep can be dangerous for your health. A long-term lack of sleep raises your risk for obesity, diabetes, ...

Some 30 percent of Americans are taking part in Dry January this year, aiming to improve their mood, sleep and overall health ...

Opinion Contributor Ray Buckner reflects on the significance of the on-campus pharmacy in his experience at Northwestern.

As the UK's population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are an increasing burden on the NHS. However, ...

Americans seeking to lose weight now have a new option – taking Wegovy as a daily pill, rather than a weekly injection.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can ...